1. The Options Process

2. GCSE Grading

3. A guided and informed process
December -Post 16 questionnaire
14th February : Yr 9 Parent Consultation Evening
28th February : Options Evening and Options Fair
February - March: one- to- one options interviews with SLT
5th March: Career Networking and Options Taster day.
Thursday 28th March Options choices form Deadline
End of June 2019 : confirmation of choices

4. Key stage 4 Curriculum Core subjects English-Literature and Language
Mathematics
Science- separate sciences/ COMBINED award
PE (non GCSE)
RS- Drop down sessions

5. Key stage 4 Curriculum Options 4 selections
Vast majority - (80%) expected to choose a language and a Humanities
Wide range of GCSE/Btecs (vocational equivalences)

6. Options fair Options booklet
Advice and Guidance
Options fair
Options booklet

7. GCSE PE, Drama and Music Good record of positive
participation and engagement in
year 9 required.
For PE- you are expected to play for a school / House team

8. Thinking ahead.. Planning Now GCSE – the building blocks
6th Form
Thinking ahead.. Planning Now
GCSE – the building blocks

9. Facilitating Subjects
For the top Universities but also a good base line for other universities and apprenticeships .
Mathematics and Further Mathematics, English Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History and Languages.
Oxbridge – Specific guidance

10. Making the right choice
Talk to staff, parents and each other.
Keep your mind open
Visit UCAS, University and Employer’s websites
Go with your strengths and be honest

11. Admissions Criteria to Grey Court 6th Form
Please consult 6th form prospectus for individual subject entry criteria

12. Admissions Criteria to Grey Court 6th Form
GCSE profile Recommended pathway
Mainly “5 “ and “6” grades at GCSE and grade 4 in English and mathematics
One/Two Btec level 3 qualifications from the 7 on offer at Grey Court.
You might also combine this with one/two suitable A-level choice.

13. Admissions Criteria to Grey Court 6th Form
GCSE profile Recommended pathway
Mainly 7/8/9 grades with grade 7 and above in English and mathematics
Take a 3 A-level pathway

14. ANY QUESTIONS?